Emma Raducanu appears fourth on highest-paid female athletes from Forbes despite hardly playing in 2023
WTA
According
to the latest Forbes ranking, Emma Raducanu ended the year as the fourth
highest-paid female athlete, despite participating in only 5 tournaments and
achieving a 5-5 record in 2023. Since her 2021 US Open title, Raducanu faced
persistent injuries, leading her to undergo wrist surgeries and an extended
9-month recovery period.
Forbes
reports Raducanu's earnings at $15.2 million, contrasting with Sportico's list
from a few weeks ago, which placed the British player at $16.2 million for the
year. The 21-year-old rising star still retains the fourth position in the
ranking and is the third-highest-earning tennis player, trailing only Iga
Swiatek and Coco Gauff.
Off-Court Earnings
Raducanu
was also one of the three tennis players with the highest off-court earnings,
alongside Coco Gauff. Raducanu earned $237,627 on the court, with an additional
$15 million from sponsors and endorsements, constituting 93.5% of her total
earnings. In the same position is Coco Gauff, who earned $6.7 million in prize
money, with an estimated $15 million off the court.
Interestingly,
Naomi Osaka also had off-court earnings of $15 million, as she did not
participate in any tournaments during the year. The former world No. 1 had been
the highest-paid female athlete in recent years and relinquished some positions
after a season off the court due to her pregnancy.
Top-10 highest-paid female athletes
1. Iga
Swiatek (Poland) Tennis – $23.9m
2. Eileen
Gu (China) Freestyle Skiing – $22.1m
3. Coco
Gauff (United States) Tennis – $21.7m
4. Emma
Raducanu (Great Britain) Tennis – $15.2m
5. Naomi
Osaka (Japan) Tennis – $15m
6. Aryna
Sabalenka (Belarus) Tennis – $14.7m
7. Jessica
Pegula (United States) Tennis – $12.5m
8. Venus
Williams (United States) Tennis – $12.2m
9. Elena
Rybakina (Kazakhstan) Tennis – $9.5m
10. Leylah
Fernandez (Canada) Tennis – $8.8m
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Raducanu's WTA Comeback
Raducanu
will make her return to the tour at the WTA 250 Auckland Open, where she has
received a wild card. The tournament is scheduled to take place from January 1
to 7 and serves as a warm-up for the Australian Open, although Raducanu's
participation in the latter is yet to be confirmed. The British player is
awaiting a wild card from the organizers, as her current world No. 298 ranking
does not grant her direct entry into the qualifying rounds.
Nevertheless,
securing the invitation shouldn't pose a challenge, considering that other
stars who might have sought wild cards, such as Osaka and Angelique Kerber,
have entered with protected rankings, and Venus Williams has ruled out her
participation. At the moment, the only player with a confirmed wild card is the
2018 Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki, but it's highly likely that
Raducanu will be included in the main draw.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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